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Discussions regarding holidays in Menorca.
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We absolutely adore Menorca. We have been a few times now. Last year we stayed at Cala n Bosch. We did not find it particularly cheap but then again where do you compare the prices too? Majorca, Benidorm and Greece?

We tend to eat out as this is part of our holiday and budget accordingly. However, we didnt find it as expensive as some people have mentioned. Perhaps we were looking for different things. We found the supermarkets to be well stocked with plenty of "English" brands if that is what you wanted. The only English things that we did buy were Cravendale milk but that was only because my daughter was still having a bottle at night and we did hunt down supernoodles, again because our daughter (who was only 3) was missing home and normal food. When we did eat in, we chose to eat mostly Spanish brand foods, salads and fresh bread and rolls.

You should ask yourself what you go on holiday for? If it is constant English cooked brekkies, and a home from home style, then perhaps Menorca is not for you. It still retains a very "Spanish" feel which I feel adds to its charm.

Personally, we love it and will return again and again.
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We haven't been to Menorca for about 7 years but have been 3 times in total over the years.

We like Menorca because it's quiet. There's no lager louts. It's ideal for couples who enjoy a quiet holiday or families with young children. Older children/teenagers might find it too quiet.

Never had a problem with the food, (apart from 1 hotel) and ate in some lovely restaurants.
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I have stayed in Ciutadella three times in recent years with my bf, the last being in September 2006, which we enjoyed thoroughly. We went self-catering, eating out most evenings (away from the waterfront) - a meal for two with beer came in at around 20 euros. We found a good supermarket and couple of great delis, which took care of the rest of our supplies; prices were a little cheaper than at home. I can well imagine that some of the resorts are getting overdeveloped without the facilities to back up the number of rooms, hence our staying in the city.

Having stayed in places well off the beaten track recently I found Ciutadella a little touristy, but in a good way. I do worry about the development around Cala Degollador and the proposed new ferry stop, though.
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Wow what a healthy discussion...I have to say I love the place and yes it is quite expensive but that is what makes it the island it is ( long may Menorca stay this way, then I will be returning every year.)
I think its 'horses for courses' and as in all aspects of life nobody is the same.
I have been to Greek islands and loved them, been to the Canaries and not been that impressed.
Everyone wants different things from a holiday and quite rightly so, I have to agree with other quotes and if you visit these types of forums prior to booking then they can be helpful, also if something is too expensive, don't buy it.
I'm glad not everyone likes it....Then theres more space for me!!! :lol: (JOKE!!!)
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We like Menorca because it's quiet. There's no lager louts. It's ideal for couples who enjoy a quiet holiday or families with young children. Older children/teenagers might find it too quiet.


Glynis, my sentiments exactly! My kids were 13 and 15 when we went to Santo Tomas in 2004 and they loved it too (you may remember my enthusiastic daily reports! :lol: :lol: ).

Pippy :D
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we went to menorca in 2004 and 2005 staying in ciudadella.We really loved it and would go again if money was no object.But it is expensive like most of spain is so we went to turkey last year and got more for our money hotel wise,it is a shame because me and hubby really like spain but it really is getting beyond our price range :cry:
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Visited a few years ago a lovely island BUT the food can only describe as poor to average & very very expensive

would put us off ever going back
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you must have been eating in the wrongplaces ,,,where were you..??
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We were staying just outside Mahon but had a car & ate out all the time all over the island but can honestly say that we never found anywhere that was more than average while the bills were much higher

It was a pity about the food as we really liked it as an island

So it was back to Tenerife & our usual haunts
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its all down to indidual tastes....and what you are used to...I am quite easy and will try anything...but I suppose some people(and I know a few..lol)...just will stick to the same things and expect them to be like that abroad too..
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Whilst I can certainly see how hotels are getting expensive, we have booked private apartments for the past few years and have found holidays on mainland Spain and in Menorca to be very reasonable indeed. I'd go as far to say that package holidays are getting into rip off territory. A hotel in Ciutadella with flights and transfers could be booked for several hundred pounds less per person per week than with a holiday company. I am also very happy to avoid anywhere that offers 'entertainment' - apart from the hifi, DVD player and satellite TV in the apartment, of course...

Mind you, I can speak some spanish and there's only two of us, with no tired children to worry about.

The only disappointing food was at the Aurora in Ciutadella, which had been very decent in 2002, but was very unspecial in 2006.
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I hate coming to this forum and seeing the title of this post.

We have been going to menorca for nearly 10 years now, for the following reasons:

Leave UK at dawn and be there for breakfast.

Where we stay is small and quaint. Its only 25 mins from an uncrowded and simple airport.

Not over the top and too touristy.

The roads are safe to drive, and easy to drive.

Our resort beach is the 2nd best on the island, a beautiful horseshoe bay, the sea is very safe and shallow. The beach itself is very clean too.

Child friendly restaurants, good choice of food and drink.

Family friendly entertainment can be found easily.

Good mix of nationalities, and ages.

Supermarkets with a good choice of goods.

Everybody is so friendly.

Going home after breakfast and bing back for lunch!!

This is why Menorca is our 2nd home.
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where is this wonderful resort that you describe?
I agree with you...I love the place and feel very protective, this year we are staying at Son Parc and I am hoping this is what you are describing, cos this is our first visit to this resort.
Gilly
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Hi Gilly, no it isnt son parc, its the bay next door in Arenal d'en castell.

Both beaches are similar.

Have a look at menorca-net forum and you will find stacks on info there.
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I am trying to get some info on the resorts of Menorca - I have seen a villa in Calan Porter (spl) - is this a good area? I can't wait to go to Menorca as i have heard great things about the island!! :D Just don't want it to be ruined by choosing the wrong resort or getting a villa which has no privacy ect
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Have a look at menorca-net, this site has info on each resort.
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Cosmic babe
Reviews of reort can be found on the following link

http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/reviews/spain/balearic-islands/menorca/cala-n-porter/

HTH
Biff
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I have stayed in Arenal d'en Castell and Cala Blanca in Menorca and loved both.

I didn't find it particularly expensive. The beaches were gorgeous and the sea was warm(ish!), the people were friendly, there were no lager louts, the food was good and the island was so pretty. Its great for a chilled out holiday.

The year we went to Cala Blanca (at the end of June) we had three days of rain which was a shame but hey nobody can control the weather and we used the time to sit in bars and read and do shopping so ended up ok :lol:

Also spent a lot of time in Son Parc which had a lovely, lovely beach.
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I love the place and will give it one more go this year as I've managed to grab a quick week end of Aug. Next time its Greece.

Most of the resorts are fantastic but I would try to steer clear of those between Cala en Blanes and Cala Blanca.
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